pin
pin Lexical Profile
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• noun
A small, thin piece of metal with a pointed end and a flat or round head, used for fastening fabric or paper.
"She used a sharp pin to hold the fabric in place before sewing the hem."
A piece of jewelry, badge, or decorative item designed to be attached to clothing.
"He wore a small American flag pin on the lapel of his suit."
A wooden or plastic target shaped like a club, set up to be knocked down in games such as bowling.
"The bowling ball crashed into the pins, knocking all ten down for a strike."
• verb
To fasten or secure something in place using a pin or similar pointed object.
"The teacher asked the students to pin their artwork to the bulletin board."
To hold someone or something firmly so that they are unable to move.
"The wrestler managed to pin his opponent to the mat in the final seconds of the match."
To attribute blame or responsibility for an action to a specific person.
"The manager tried to pin the project's failure on the new intern."
• Rhymes for pin
Word Origin & Etymology
From Old English 'pinn' (peg, pin), of Germanic origin, likely borrowed from Latin 'pinna' (feather, wing, point) or 'penna' (feather, pen).
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